The law requires a driver approaching a stopped emergency vehicle to “make a lane change into an available lane not immediately adjacent to the emergency vehicle.” If it’s not possible to move over safely, the driver must “slow to a reasonable and prudent speed that is safe for existing weather, road, and vehicular or pedestrian traffic conditions.” So, basically, move over or slow down.

The law went has been in effect since 2010. But we’ve continued to see the death and injury of emergency personnel after being struck by cars on the side of the road. The Maryland Transit Authority hopes this targeted enforcement initiative will help make “move over” part of the culture.